Esperanza High School Dance Team Application

Esperanza High School Dance Team Application 2012-2013 Name Address City Zip Birthday Mother s Name Father s Name Mother s Cell Father s Cell Parent s Email Address Next year s Last Quarter Home Phone grade level GPA School Currently Attending Briefly describe any dance training you have had: Why do you want to be apart of the Esperanza Dance Team? I have thoroughly read the policies and regulations and I understand the requirements and commitment to become a member of the Esperanza Dance Team. I agree to abide by each regulation and realize the high expectations required. I understand that failure to do so will result in my inability to participate or result in dismissal from the team. Applicant s Signature Date I hereby authorize my child to tryout for the Esperanza Dance Team for the 2012-2013 school year. I have read the information packet regarding cost and the time involved I am prepared to comply with the Dance Team contract in the event my child becomes a member of the Dance Team. Parent Signature Date

It is the primary purpose of the Esperanza Dance Team to: Esperanza High School Dance Team Philosophy and Codes PURPOSE 1. To develop the potential of each member by mutually giving and accepting constructive criticism, praise, responsibility and leadership. 2. To set good examples of proper conduct, sportsmanship, and leadership for the entire student body by abiding by and fostering general student cooperation in all school policies. 3. To be loyal representatives of the school and community by engaging in all activities with prideful respect of the purpose for which our school and community exist. 4. To support the school, athletic teams & clubs on campus and inspire school spirit and pride by performing at all home basketball games, pep assemblies, and other performances designated by the school administration and/or the director. 5. To work in harmony with the Associated Student Body and other school affiliated and community organizations. 6. To promote friendship between members of our dance team, other teams on campus and with schools with whom we compete and go to camp with. 7. And above all, represent Esperanza High School with Honor and Pride! RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF AN ESPERANZA DANCE TEAM MEMBER 1. All teachers, coaches, and administration are to be treated with respect at all times. 2. All dance team members will be directly responsible to their coach/advisor or any adult supervisor for all actions at practices and performances, or whenever representing the dance team organization. 3. Dance team members are subject to all of the rules and regulations of Esperanza High School. However, the Esperanza Dance Team is a representative of the school and must be trusted to display appropriate conduct at many events on this campus and at locations away from campus. The dance team advisor retains the authority to suspend or dismiss from the team those members who fail to meet expected standards and conduct. 4. Dance team members may not participate in any other sport or co-curricular activity that interferes with the obligations of the dance team. 5. ELIGIBILITY A. Members must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better on their most recent grade report and maintain a 2.0 or better throughout their membership on the team. If at the end of a grading period, they have not maintained the 2.0 GPA, they will be placed on Academic Probation for the following grading period. B. Being on Academic Probation means that the member must attend all dance team functions and rehearsals, unless in tutoring, but cannot perform. If, at the end of the grading period, the member is still not eligible for performance, it will be left to the discretion of the director & department head, whether to extend the probation or to drop the student from the team. C. Members must have satisfactory citizenship, attendance records and class performance in all of their academic subjects. Problems in any of the above areas may result in performance probation. D. Members must be in good standing with the administration and the Dean of Discipline. E. Excessive absences may result in probation or termination from the team (what constitutes excessive, shall be left to the discretion of the director). F. All members must have a current physical on file with the school before being allowed to participate physically in any way.

G. All members must have a medical information form and release form on file before being allowed to participate physically in any way. H. Being on the Dance Team one year IN NO WAY GUARANTEES PLACEMENT ON THE TEAM FOR THE FOLLOWIONG YEAR. Every dancer must go through the same audition/selection process every spring. I. All members will be chosen by audition during the spring, by a panel of professional dance judges. The director/coach has the final say in the selection process. 6. APPEARANCE AND UNIFORMS A. Each member will possess & maintain the following qualities: Good general appearance (grooming, make-up, hairstyle, etc.) Piercing will only be permitted in the ears & navel. Hair color needs to be in good taste. Bright colors such as, blue, pink, green, etc. will not be permitted. Tattoos will not be permitted *If a member is not in compliance with the above they will be placed on performance probation indefinitely. Good physical shape (posture, proportional build, injury free) Technical ability (ability to perform all routines properly) Good citizenship (attendance, punctuality, dependability, courteous & friendly) B. Dance team requires many practices and performances. Each individual must be in good physical health. A record of a current health exam must be on file with the advisor by the beginning of the school year. C. Each member must be covered by insurance. This may be obtained through the school. Coverage by family insurance policy is acceptable. D. All costumes and uniforms are to be kept neat and clean at all time. Costumes and accessories provided to the members by the school shall be kept in good condition and returned at the end of the year. Those who fail to meet this condition will be charged for the cost of replacing the item(s). E. A dance team uniform or costume is never to be worn by a non-dance team member. F. For performance purposes, dance team members will not be allowed to wear jewelry or colored nail polish. This includes Band-Aids over earrings to cover from view. Clear polish is the only polish allowed for performances. Excessive nail length is not allowed for the purposes of safety. These guidelines are for all performance situations. 7. SUMMER PRACTICES A. A summer workshop & camp is required for all team members. A complete summer practice schedule will be provided at the first mandatory parent meeting. Attendance at the workshop and summer camp is mandatory. Failure to attend will result in automatic alternate status. B. Summer fundraisers will be planned to help defer the costs of the upcoming year. Dates of car washes, garage sales, etc., will be given at the first meeting. All families are required to attend summer fundraising events! 8. SUSPENSIONS AND DISMISSALS A. If a member cannot fulfill her obligations as a member of the team, she will be dismissed from the team. B. The following infractions of dance team rules and policies will result in suspension: a. Inappropriate conduct while in uniform or while representing Esperanza High School Dance Team b. Failure to wear uniform when designated c. Inappropriate conduct (posts, pictures, etc.) on any online social networking site (facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.) d. Failure to follow all rules established by: Esperanza High School and Esperanza Dance Team Code of Conduct

e. Unauthorized transportation to or from away events * Suspensions apply to performances only, not practice. Length of suspension will be determined by the dance team advisor/coach. Suspended members are expected to attend and observe all performances. C. The following rule infractions will result in dismissal from the dance team: a. Use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or controlled substances at any time. b. Any behavior excessively incongruent with the EHS code as perceived by the advisor. c. Becoming involved in another sport or co-curricular activity that affect involvement with the team d. Consistent and repetitive absences from practices. D. If at the end of a grading period a member has not maintained the 2.0 GPA she will be placed on academic probation for the following grading period. She will still be allowed to participate as a full member of the team although will not perform. If, at the end of the grading period, the member is still not eligible for performance, it will be left to the discretion of the director & department head, whether to extend the probation or to drop the student from the team. 9. PRACTICES, PERFORMANCES A. Attendance is required for all practices and performances. In general, schedules are given out at the beginning of each month to facilitate personal commitments. Members are expected to schedule personal commitments around dance team. B. The only excuse for missing a practice or performances is illness or family emergency. The advisor should be notified prior to missing a performance. Failure to do so will result in the member being placed as an alternate as well as the grade being lowered. The second infraction will result in dismissal from the team. Personal appointments are expected to be made around the team schedule. C. Jobs will not be an excuse for missing any practice or performance. It is highly recommended that work be kept to a minimum. D. All practices the week prior to competition are MANDATORY. If a dancer misses a practice the week of competition they will be sat from competition. 10. Competitions A. The dance team maintains and utilizes the alternate system. All team members will be required to tryout for a spot on the competition team. Periodically the team will re-tryout during the season. No member is guaranteed a spot on the competition team. This use of alternates also allows for coverage in case of injuries, illness and discipline. Once a member is pulled from the competition spot, for whatever reason, she must compete for a spot at the next tryout. B. The size, members, and divisions of all competition teams will be determined by the dance team advisor/coach. C. The dance coach may adjust the composition of the teams to allow for maximum competitive success. D. There are no guarantees that any dance team member will get to compete. However, members who are diligent about meeting their responsibilities, come to practice regularly, and show adequate skill development will be given every consideration. E. Competitions are a privilege not a right. All dance team members interested in competing are expected to abide by and comply with the Esperanza High School Dance Team Code of Conduct and Philosophy. 11. BANQUET A. All dance team members are expected to attend the end of the year banquet where each student will receive a certificate and special awards if certain criteria are met.

12. COST AND EXPENSES A. Students who participate in the dance team are encouraged to support the program by submitting donations. The donations will help to cover the cost of uniforms, costumes, coaching fees, etc. Donations are voluntary and all students will be allowed to participate regardless of weather donations are made. Approximate expenses are: Dance Camp @ Cal State Fullerton $200.00 Summer Camp @ EHS $150.00 Dance Class $12.00 per class/ week Team Bags & Warm-Ups $200.00 Team Gear $300.00 Indoor costumes $250.00 Travel $1,200.00 Misc. including ASB cards, photos, $300.00 transportation, etc. B. Miscellaneous expenses occur occasionally throughout the year. During spring competition and dance production additional items may be required. Costs to the families in tickets to attend performances, secret sisters, etc., may be higher 13. FUNDRAISING A. Fundraising is expected and required of each member. Fundraising is necessary for general supplies, competition fees, dance production; team owned costumes, props, and other miscellaneous expenses. B. It is mandatory for families to participate in all fundraisers. 14. TRYOUT PROCEDURE AND SELECTION OF THE TEAM A. The cover sheet is due to Kenndra Alvarez by Monday, May 18 th, 2012. This enables the grade verification and discipline process to be completed prior to the workshop. B. Candidates must turn in their most recent grade report from their online Aeries account. Please turn one in for each class you are enrolled in attached to your cover sheet. If you cannot get your grades off Aeries please submit a signed note from each teacher stating your current grade in the class. C. A candidate must attend all practices in the workshop. All material required for tryouts are taught during the workshop. Previous dance training is a requirement and expected by all students trying out. D. The coach/advisor of the dance team program will have the final say in who is selected for the team. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: a. Evaluation of the applicant s progress and skill as demonstrated throughout the clinic week. b. Evaluation of the applicant s attitude and behavior as demonstrated throughout the clinic week. c. Previous experience with the applicant - both in terms of skills and attitude/behavior. d. The applicant s discipline history as seen in their discipline file and citizenship grades. E. The team size is selected by a natural break in the points, usually around 10-20 members. Consideration is given for longrange program stability. A balance in membership is preferred in all grade levels to avoid unusually high turnover from year to year. F. Tryouts are closed to spectators. ***Questions email Kenndra Alvarez at esperanzadance@yahoo.com***

ESPERANZA DANCE TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT By accepting the privilege/honor of being a member of the Esperanza Dance Team, the member accepts the fact that they must uphold a higher standard of conduct than those not associated with such an activity. 1. The uniform and clothes that represent this organization must be respected at all times and are not to be loaned out. 2. Proper appearance is required at all times, with clothing appropriate to the occasion as stated by the Esperanza High School Dress Code. 3. As a member of the dance team, no member shall be guilty of attracting undesirable attention to herself, the team, the school or community (i.e. using foul language, fighting, cheating, using drugs or alcohol, smoking, etc.). 4. Excessive public displays of affection are never considered appropriate, especially in uniform or while representing the school. 5. Each member is expected to be on time as specified by the director, for all dance team functions. 6. Each member is expected to give her full cooperation to the director and coaches, those designated as officers of the team, and to all members of the team at all times. If there is a question of authority, it is to be handled in the proper manner by making an appointment with the director to clear the matter up. 7. Each member shall participate in ALL DANCE TEAM ACTIVITIES & FUNCTIONS, unless otherwise cleared with the director in advance (preferably three weeks). 8. Missing a scheduled rehearsal the week of a performance, may result in suspension from the performance. Suspension is dependent on the absence being excused or non-excused and the impact it has on the performing group. 9. Any unexcused absence from a performance is grounds for suspension and/or dismissal. 10. Tutoring appointments and doctor appointments are NOT to be made during scheduled practice times! 11. Missing an added-on rehearsal at which major routine changes are made, may result in performance suspension for that particular event if it is too close to the performance. 12. Members must dress in appropriate practice clothing during all rehearsals. 13. Members are not to leave rehearsals early, and in the spirit of this; the director will try her utmost to end rehearsals at the scheduled time. 14. Because all situations may not be foreseen and thus outlined here, each will be dealt with in a manner decided upon by the director, with the assistance of the department head and/or administration as is deemed necessary. 15. Inappropriate behaviors not only reflect on the individual, but can also affect the image of the entire team and the school. Therefore, decisions will be made based on the good of the school first, the team second, ad the individual third. 16. All members are not only expected to uphold the letter of the code of conduct, but also the spirit of it. Be a positive and productive member of your Dance team.

ESPERANZA DANCE TEAM SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR 2012-2013 TEAM May 18 th Applications need to be turned in to Kenndra Alvarez/Keri Walters May 23 rd & 24 th Clinics for Dance Team Tryouts @ 4:00-6:00 in Dance Room June 7 th Mandatory Student/Parent Meeting for 2012-2013 Dance Team @ 6:30pm July 24 th 26 th Hell Week 9am 11:30am July 31 st Aug 30 th Tues & Thurs Summer Practice 9am 11am Aug 3 rd 5 th Summer Camp @ Cal State Fullerton **These dates are all tentative.